Acts 27:17

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

after hoisting it up, they took measures to undergird the ship; then, fearing that they should run on the Syrtis, they lowered the gear, and so were driven.

Cross References

Acts 27:16

And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we managed with difficulty to secure the boat;

Acts 27:26

But we shall have to run on some island.”

Acts 27:29

And fearing that we might run on the rocks, they let out four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come.

Acts 27:40

So they cast off the anchors and left them in the sea, at the same time loosening the ropes that tied the rudders; then hoisting the foresail to the wind they made for the beach.

Acts 27:41

But striking a shoal they ran the vessel aground; the bow stuck and remained immovable, and the stern was broken up by the surf.